The Board denied service connection for Paget's disease, an earlier effective date for obstructive sleep apnea, and increased ratings for obstructive sleep apnea. The claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, right knee condition, left knee condition, periodontal disease, and headache condition were remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's Paget's disease was incurred in or caused by his military service, nor was there sufficient evidence to establish an earlier effective date for obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea did not require a breathing assistance device, and the current 30 percent rating adequately reflected its severity.
- Claimed conditions
- Paget's disease, obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, right knee condition, left knee condition, periodontal disease, headache condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24066823
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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